The girls in her manor hated men. When she brought back Nan Changfeng, she noticed that they were already unhappy. If she brought another man back, the girls might just burn down Cloud Mountain.
However, if she brought some girls back, she could not let them do the chores.
The girls had to be spoiled.
âHmm...â
Nan Changfeng nodded slowly with a smile upon his lips. âAlright. So, what do you want to eat tomorrow?â
The Ninth Emperor stroked her chin. âYou can just cook whatever you want.â
When she was at home, she would occasionally make some herbal dishes. However, when she was not here, she was afraid the girls would eat raw food for a long time. So, as long as the cooked food could be eaten, everything was good.
âIâm going to go back to sleep. You, go back to your room.â
The Ninth Emperor stretched lazily, leaning on the back of the bed.
âAlright. I will bring the meal in for you tomorrow, so you donât have to go out for your meal.â
Nan Changfeng smiled faintly.
The Ninth Emperor was fine with these words. They were all eating separately in their room. So she did not feel that there was a problem with what Nan Changfeng suggested.
After a final look at the Ninth Emperor, Nan Changfeng got up and left her bed.
After Nan Changfeng had left the room, drowsiness came again. The Ninth Emperor felt sleepy again and continued to sleep.
***
The next day...
The dining room looked a bit dusty because no one had used it for a long time.
Nan Changfeng stepped in with his white robe. He looked around, and his face was expressionless. âQing Zhu...â
A green snake slithered out of his sleeve, enveloped by a burst of green light, and gradually transformed into an elegant young man.
âMaster...â Qing Zhu turned to look at Nan Changfeng. He might not be fully awake yet as he lazily asked, âWhat are you calling me for?â
Nan Changfeng looked at him coldly. âCook.â
Qing Zhuâs face stiffened. âCook? Me?â
âYes...â Nan Changfeng nodded calmly. âLater, you will follow what I do, and I will teach you.â
The corners of Qing Zhuâs mouth twitched, and his gaze was filled with surprise. âMaster, why are you asking me to cook? If you want to do it, just do it yourself. Why...â
Why did he have to ask him?
Nan Changfengâs face was expressionless, and his voice was clear and cold. âThe meals I make are for her alone. You can cook the meals for the others.â
Qing Zhu looked at Nan Changfeng, dumbfounded.
âThe human world is too complicated. Itâs not something that a snake like me can understand.â
âBut...â
Qing Zhu wanted to cry. Why would his master think that a snake could cook well?
Nan Changfengâs voice grew colder. âIf you refuse, then it is useless for me to keep you. Later, I will make snake soup for her. Snake soup is a great tonic, so I donât want to waste it.â
Qing Zhu froze, and he looked at Nan Changfeng in disbelief.
âMaster wants to cook me to serve a woman?â
He wanted to cry but held it back.
âOh, alright, Master. Just give me the orders. Iâll do the rest.â
âMm.â
Nan Changfeng smiled faintly.
In his life, he would only warm his bed for her alone.
His cooking skills, too, should only be tasted by her alone.
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A burst of fragrance awakened the Ninth Emperor.
She opened her eyes and saw a table full of delicacies.